The Guy Who Came Back
Seen it?1951 | 91 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Blind Side or Rudy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
Former football star Harry Joplin is down on his luck, both in his career and in his married life. He seems convinced of his own unworthiness, but a chance to play in a charity football game helps him see his life in a new light.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph M. Newman
- Paul DouglasHarry Joplin
- Joan BennettKathy Joplin
- Linda DarnellDee Shane
- Don DeForeGordon Towne
- Billy GrayWilly Joplin
- Zero MostelBoots Mullins
- Ruth McDevittGrandma
- Edmon RyanJoe Demarcus
- Walter BurkeO'Mara
- Henry KulkyWizard, Wrestler